Das Netz - Eine kurze Geschichte des Internets

Summary

The internet, an essential part of everyday life for people like Lisa, connects millions of computers globally, allowing for communication, information sharing, and entertainment. Originally developed as a network for sharing scientific data, it evolved into the ARPANET, a military project, before becoming accessible to the public in the 1980s. Key technological advancements such as email, TCP/IP protocols, and the World Wide Web, developed at CERN in 1991, transformed the internet into the powerful tool it is today. This technology is now embedded in everyday devices, from smartphones to household appliances, enabling activities like chatting, learning, and entertainment.